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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,848.07, 5,311.12 and 3,007.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,848.07, 5,311.12 and 3,007.11 is: 4,150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,848.07 : 5,311.12 = 3,007.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,848.07/5,311.12 = 3,007.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,848.07x = 5,311.12 × 3,007.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,848.07x = 15,971,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,971,140.10/3,848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.42

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